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42. This is true

Mon Jun 2, 2025, 01:14 PM

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but the example given upthread of people working off the books and receiving medicaid are committing fraud. The real kind. Medicaid is income based. it is important to go into this with eyes wide open.

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Speaker Mike Johnson says some Medicaid recipients will 'choose' whether to lose health care under House spending bill [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 1 OP

That smug little shit needs to disappear.......... joshdawg Jun 1 #1

Earth to MAGA Mike!! ProudMNDemocrat Jun 1 #2

ding. AllaN01Bear Jun 1 #4

One could argue that they "chose" to lose their Medicaid every time... Wounded Bear Jun 1 #20

Beware republicans speaking of common sense BOSSHOG Jun 1 #27

Sorry. but this is a losing argument for Democrats. Callie1979 Jun 1 #3

Tend to agree. Most already work and there are so many exceptions to the work requirements that few Silent Type Jun 1 #7

Agree - In rural Texas, there are a lot of "contractors", by that I mean people walkingman Jun 1 #13

Yep; and if we had a structure like many other countries, we COULD have it Callie1979 Jun 1 #32

fraud Blackjackdavey Monday #40

You are correct - fraud is wrong no matter who does it. But walkingman Monday #45

Who is gaming the system exactly? angrychair Jun 1 #25

This. We're seeing regurgitated RW talking points here. ms liberty Jun 1 #30

Well, there's a question that should be asked of Johnson. SHOW US. Callie1979 Jun 1 #33

Well according to Trump, the next Dem Pres can just start universal healthcare! Callie1979 Jun 1 #31

The bill will snowybirdie Jun 1 #8

Yes, neo liberals were all for opening the door so fascists can continue the destruction of safety nets ImNotGod Jun 1 #9

Glad someone said it. Karasu Jun 1 #17

You are accepting their "framing" BumRushDaShow Jun 1 #10

Hitting the nails on the heads Marthe48 Jun 1 #19

none of those three people are on medicaid primary Blackjackdavey Monday #41

Poverty is a big part of the number of people using Medicaid Attilatheblond Jun 1 #29

It doesn't even have to be people in poverty BumRushDaShow Jun 1 #34

The fact is, the vast majority of fraud against Medicaid (and Medicare) is perpetrated by providers, not... LudwigPastorius Jun 1 #11

This lonely bird Jun 1 #22

This is true Blackjackdavey Monday #42

This is addressed six ways to sunday Blackjackdavey Monday #43

Until Congress gets off its rears and enacts universal coverage, we'll always have disputes over who should get Silent Type Jun 1 #5

"Volunteering" 80 hours a month for $187. In food stamps is slave labor questionseverything Jun 1 #36

I agree, but Food Stamp work requirements have been law for decades including admins from both Parties. Silent Type Jun 1 #37

That doesn't freaking make it right LearnedHand Monday #38

Someone tell all these gop pecker heads to fuck off! OrlandoDem2 Jun 1 #6

Nobody "chooses" to lose their healthcare, you evil shit. SunSeeker Jun 1 #12

So, Mikey... GiqueCee Jun 1 #14

It's not 20 hours on top of a 40 hour week questionseverything Jun 1 #35

If there's a hell, fake Christian Johnson is headed there Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 1 #15

In 2026, Johnson will lose his leadership position because he chose to. Buddyzbuddy Jun 1 #16

I agree. His callous disregard for people and for the Constitution is his choice. patphil Jun 1 #18

This battle has been fought over and over since the Depression. They define able bodied as those who can stand and tie Ford_Prefect Jun 1 #21

This allegedly Christian nation has serious issues lonely bird Jun 1 #24

Another cruel bastard Warpy Jun 1 #23

Wait til this asshole finds out how 'unemployment insurance' works AZJonnie Jun 1 #26

They will be the greatest volunteers bucolic_frolic Jun 1 #28

They're not winning the messaging game on this one. Not yet, anyways. Torchlight Monday #39

Like choosing poison or poison? Marthe48 Monday #44

Yeah, well. I "choose" to label Mike Johnson for what he is: Paladin Monday #46